Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A6 Avant (C9)

3.0 TFSI V6

367 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI

320 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,900 kg
    4,189 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,141 km
    709 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
367hp274kW
320hp239kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight
2,645kg5,831lb
2,530kg5,578lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
782km486mi
Calculated
1,141km709mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,999mm197in
4,943mm195in
Width
1,875mm74in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,923mm115in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,626mm64in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
466L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,497L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
73L
CO2 emissions-
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V65,500-6,300 rpm1,700-4,000 rpm6,550 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI3,900-4,600 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
16.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
367 hp
274 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
320 hp
239 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6 has 47 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
1,900 kg
4,189 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V64.7 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
782 km
486 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
1,141 km
709 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
367 hp
274 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
320 hp
239 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
367 hp
274 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
782 km
486 mi
1,141 km
709 mi
CO2 score
-
169 g/km
Trunk score
466 L
16.5 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 359 km (223 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 99 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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